Jets DE Leonard Williams makes ESPN's 25 under 25 list

Jets DE Leonard Williams makes ESPN's 25 under 25 list

Leonard Williams has been named to ESPN’s 25 under 25 list. At 23 years and 4 months old, Williams ranked No. 8 overall.

The third-year defensive lineman is having a quiet year statistically, but he showed up last week at Tampa Bay. The 2015 sixth-overall pick broke out with four tackles, one sack and three quarterback hits vs. the Bucs.

Williams is on his way to becoming one of the best young defensive ends in the NFL. He’s versatile and can play multiple positions on the defensive line.

“He is so good, he can play four positions, but if they stuck him at one spot, he would dominate,” an evaluator told ESPN, praising New York’s youngster.

If Williams can continue to dominate on the defensive line, he will be the face of the Jets’ front for years to come. The Jets have been waiting for him to break out, so they’re hoping that last week’s game at Tampa Bay was a start.